Richmond Equitable Development Initiative

The Richmond Equitable Development Initiative (REDI) works to empower, inform and share ideas with Richmond residents about land use and development issues and how these decisions can impact low-income communities and communities of color in their city. REDI’s aim is to protect neighborhoods and communities against the potential for displacement or gentrification. REDI actively supports the need for quality, living-wage jobs and job training programs linked to growth industries and sectors as well as quality, affordable housing options, effective and connected public transportation networks and an overall healthier and cleaner environment. REDI conducts research and policy analysis, organizes community stakeholders and advocates for public policy and development that benefits instead of burdens low-income communities and communities of color.

Who we are

REDI is a collaborative of advocacy, research and grassroots community based organizations working together in Richmond and throughout the Bay Area on environmental justice and social justice issues. Our organizations represent thousands of Richmond’s diverse residents. As a coalition, REDI collaborative partners lead campaigns and projects, provide research and technical assistance, and organize community stakeholders around REDI’s key campaigns and projects.

REDI Collaborative Partners are leading REDI campaigns and projects in Richmond that support our vision for Richmond.

• ACORN
• Contra Costa Faith Works
• Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)
• East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE)
• Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP)
• Urban Habitat

• Asian Pacific Environmental Network Laotian Organizing Project (LOP)
• Communities for a Better Environment (CBE)

• Community Benefits Law Center
• Human Impact Partners
• Public Advocates
• UC Berkeley Center for Community Innovation